Find out who will use it
Ask employees about current EV use, likely future demand, and how long they park during the workday. Decide whether visitors will also use the stations. Start with actual needs rather than choosing a charger count from the number of parking spaces alone.
Bring the property owner in early
For leased premises, involve the owner or property manager before equipment purchases. Identify who can approve electrical work and changes to parking. A useful first meeting includes the people responsible for the building, parking, and day-to-day operation of the charging program.
Prepare a site brief
Mark the proposed spaces on a simple parking plan. Include the electrical supply location, access restrictions, operating hours, and areas where construction could interrupt business. The site review should address capacity, installation routes, and applicable access and permitting requirements.
Decide how charging will be managed
Discuss who can charge, whether users will pay, how spaces will be shared, and who will respond to equipment issues. If a network or payment service is being considered, ask the provider about subscriptions, connectivity, and ongoing support. Those operating decisions belong in the budget alongside the electrical installation.
Separate the first phase from future expansion
State how many spaces you want now and what expansion you may consider. Ask which infrastructure choices would be difficult to change later. Bring that brief to us to discuss the electrical scope; equipment, software, utility work, and ongoing management responsibilities should be agreed for the specific project.
Further reading: U.S. Department of Energy: workplace charging (opens in a new tab).
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